SSJ - Megamat Units - CO Signed - Redacted.pdf
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This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Travis AFB, California. The procurement is for 2 Megamat RS 350 vertical carousels, including installation, electrical services, Kardexremstar Totes, KeyTec Software, and training, with a specific requirement for Kardex brand products. The total estimated value is redacted, with an estimated delivery of 120 days after award. Advanced Office Systems, Inc. (AOS) is the only authorized sales and service provider for Kardex equipment in Northern California.
The justification emphasizes the need for standardization due to existing infrastructure, power management constraints, and operational efficiency. A Sources Sought notice was posted from June 6-18, 2025, with only one vendor (Hänel Storage Systems) responding, but failing to demonstrate equivalent capabilities. Market research confirmed Kardex as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, with Advanced Office Systems being the exclusive authorized provider. The procurement is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the contracting officer determining the proposed price to be fair and reasonable based on previous purchase comparisons.
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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
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The 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Material Management Flight at Travis AFB, CA has a Sole Source requirement for 2 Megamat RS 350 vertical carousels, encompassing installation, electrical services, Kardexremstar Totes, KeyTec Software, and training. The Megamat RS 350, Kardexremstar Totes and Power Pick Global KeyTec Software are required brand names to fulfill this requirement.
CLIN 0001 - 2 Megamat RS 350 vertical carousels encompassing installation, software, and training IAW the PWS.
Estimated delivery dates - Within 120 days after receipt of award.
Estimated Value -
The existing storage system in Building 549 currently utilizes seven Kardex Megamat units provided by Advanced Office Systems, Inc. (AOS). AOS is the only authorized sales and service provider for KardexRemstar products in Northern California. The LRS staff is already familiar with the operation and maintenance of these units, relying on AOS for existing service requirements.
The addition of more vertical carousels has raised concerns with Civil Engineering regarding the potential strain on the existing power infrastructure. Specifically, simultaneous operation of multiple units could exceed power capacity. To mitigate this risk, a solution requiring software control over the units' movement has been proposed and approved by Civilian Engineering. If we were to purchase a different brand it could not be tied into the same system creating an extra load for power supply. Kardex's Power Pick Global software is the only software guaranteed to be capable of managing the operation of both the existing and new Megamat units, preventing concurrent movement and ensuring power stability.
The standardization on Kardex equipment and software is crucial for several reasons: compatibility with the existing infrastructure, access to proprietary driver codes, and guaranteed control over all units. Integrating non-Kardex systems poses a significant risk of incompatibility and hinders the ability to control all units, negating the approved software solution for power management. Furthermore, the Megamat RS 350 units and Power Pick Global software are part of an integrated storage system supported by both the manufacturer and AOS, ensuring long-term maintenance and support. It is important to note that the software will be directly connected to the Megamats without any exterior Internet or network requirements.
Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
July 2025 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 4 of 4July 2025 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 4 of 4
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